| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 281 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Reason and perception -- Pitch and quantity -- The ratios of the concords : (1) the Pythagoreans -- The ratios of the concords : (2) Ptolemy's hupotheseis -- Critique of Aristoxenian principles and conclusions -- Ptolemy on the harmonic divisions of his predecessors -- Melodic intervals : hupotheseis, derivations and adjustments -- Larger systems : modulations in music and in method -- The instruments -- The tests -- Harmonics in a wider perspective |
| Summary |
This book examines Ptolemy's scientific procedures for investigating the structures underlying musical melody. By providing an analysis of Ptolemy's theoretical apparatus, his strategies for integrating theory with observation, and his instructions for the design and conduct of experiments, the book offers a new starting-point for studying ancient scientific method |
| Analysis |
Humaniora Musik |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-273) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ptolemy, active 2nd century. Harmonics.
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| SUBJECT |
Harmonics (Ptolemy) fast |
| Subject |
Music theory -- History -- To 500.
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Science, Ancient.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Theory.
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Music theory
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Science, Ancient
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
00028912 |
| ISBN |
9780511481765 |
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0511481764 |
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0511017901 |
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9780511017902 |
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0511038089 |
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9780511038082 |
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9780511053320 |
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0511053320 |
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9786610416967 |
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6610416966 |
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